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- Columbia, South Carolina - Tunnelvision
I believe it is being repainted as equipment was in front of it and it looks like portions of it started to be touched up. It was still interesting and I could see the good perspective that was done in the painting.
[Jim Book, 03/29/2023]Tunnelvision:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 1550 Marion St., Columbia, SC
- Directions:
- Taylor and Marion Streets, just a few feet away from the Busted Plug.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
We just went to look at the World's Largest Fire Hydrant and it was in the middle of the road being moved! Where will it go?
[Cathy, 02/23/2023]World's Largest Fire Hydrant:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Directions:
- Downtown. Either I-77 exit onto Forest Drive, which turns into Taylor St.; or I-26 to I-126, which turns into Elmwood Ave., then a quick right on Marion and five blocks south to Taylor. Center of Taylor between Bull and Marion Sts, in the AgFirst Farm Credit Bank parking lot, near Palmetto Medical Center.
- Hours:
- Removed on February 23, 2023.
- Status:
- Gone
The fire hydrant was removed on February 23, 2023, to be moved to an undetermined location in the future, due to the property being sold and the new owners not wanting it there anymore.
[Gary Hinton, 02/23/2023]Any parent planning to visit might want to book a visit to the chiropractor afterwards. Only tiny children can slide down Eddie's tunnels, and unfortunately the museum has disabled his flatulence. We did get a peek at South Carolina's biggest seat belt, as well as a nifty display of what happens when airbags deploy in a car.
[Louise Foresman, 01/07/2023]Eddie, World's Biggest Kid - EdVenture:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 211 Gervais St., Columbia, SC
- Directions:
- EdVenture Children's Museum. I-26 east to I-126. Drive three miles. Exit at Huger St./US 176. Drive one mile (eight blocks). Turn right onto Gervais St./US 378. Museum will be on right.
- Hours:
- Tu- Sa 9 am - 5 pm, Su 12-5 pm. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 803-779-3100
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
Not much to see except the sign. No bathrooms.
[Luella, 05/07/2022]Obama Gas Station:- Address:
- 5831 N. Main St., Columbia, SC
- Directions:
- North edge of the the city. I-20 exit 71. Drive south on US Hwy 21 for about 1.5 miles. You'll see the Obama Station on the right, at the stoplight intersection of Prescott Rd.
- Admission:
- Free
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